This wikiHow teaches you how to add Venmo contacts on your iPhone or iPad.

Steps

Method1

Adding by Name or Username

1

Open Venmo. It’s a blue icon with a white “V.” You’ll typically find it on your home screen.

2

Tap ☰. It’s at the top-left corner of the screen.

3

Tap Search People.

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Type the person’s name or username. As you type, Venmo will display matching usernames.[1]

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Select the person you want to add. The selected person’s profile will appear.

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Tap Add Friend. This person will now be added to your Venmo contacts.

Method2

Adding iPhone or iPad Contacts

1

Open Venmo. It’s a blue icon with a white “V.” You’ll typically find it on your home screen.

If you allowed Venmo access to your contacts when installing the app, your contacts with Venmo accounts are already on your Venmo friends list.[2]

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Tap ☰. It’s at the top-left corner of the screen.

3

Tap Invite Friends.

If you haven’t yet allowed Venmo to access your contact list, a pop-up will appear, asking you to edit your contacts settings. Tap Contacts Settings, then slide the “Contacts” switch to the On (green) position.

If you had to adjust your contact settings, you must re-open Venmo and restart this method.

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Select a contact. This opens a new message to the contact, which includes a message inviting them to join Venmo.